Micro red dot sights (MRDS) have taken over the firearm industry, and consumers are now demanding factory firearms to be compatible with these systems. While this is great to see for the benefits red dots provide, the new trend seems to be pushing towards enclosed-emitter optics.
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Stealth and Hydration: The Unexpected Versatility of CamelBak’s HAWG Pro 20
Published: July 14, 2023 { 0 comments }The H.A.W.G Pro 20 was purpose-built as a bicycle pack, to keep bike types hydrated on the trail. But does it sound like it belongs on the GunsAmerica Digest tactical column? No. Which is the point.
The Best Pistol Red Dots Out There
Published: July 8, 2023 { 0 comments }The question is, what dots should we be using? We’ve gathered a diverse selection that represents some of the best dots in various genres of pistol red do
Grey Ghost Slimline Medical Pouch
Published: July 8, 2023 { 0 comments }You shouldn’t carry medical gear. YOU HAVE TO carry medical gear. And our buddies over at Grey Ghost Gear just made that a little easier on us.
How to Zero a Red Dot – Five Steps
Published: July 1, 2023 { 2 comments }You won’t be able to take advantage of these little technological marvels if you don’t know how to get them zeroed. Zeroing a red dot is a lot like zeroing a scope, but the lack of magnification can make it a little more challenging.
SnapSafe Two-Gun Keypad Vault
Published: July 1, 2023 { 0 comments }Years ago, one of my teammates lost a child to an improperly stored gun. I have never forgotten that, and cannot imagine a worse scenario as a parent. So especially as my kids have gotten older, I have been looking for a solution.
The Aimpoint TL – A European Oddball
Published: July 1, 2023 { 1 comment }The current king of the red dot optic is Aimpoint. Aimpoint produced the first modern red dot in 1975 and since then has been the king of red dots. Their numerous contracts with police and military units ensured the Aimpoint series are well proven and reliable. They’ve mastered the art of the red dot, and today we are looking at the Aimpoint TL with a 4 MOA red dot.
Unleashing Potential with the AR Gold Trigger: A Personal Review
Published: June 29, 2023 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Photo Credit: @bulletsandbarbells Introduction I remember the first time I laid my hands on the AR Gold Trigger. At GunsAmerica I’m fortunate to handle a diverse range of firearms, and right off the bat, the AR Gold Trigger stood out. But it wasn’t until I installed it in my AR-style [...]
3D Printed Suppressor Reviewed: HuxWrx Flow 7.62 Ti
Published: June 25, 2023 { 0 comments }Even with the suppressor glowing red-hot and the handguard too hot to touch, the flow 762 Ti never failed or caused any degradation in performance. To this day, there is still no visual wear that I can detect on the blast baffle or muzzle device.
Athlon Optics Red Dots
Published: June 25, 2023 { 0 comments }Athlon Optics is a brand that should be on your radar, in the hyper competitive world of optics. Over the next few months, we have some magnified scopes coming in as well. But for now, on the red dot front? This is a value that is very hard to beat.








